Essentials of Children's Literature

by Tomlinson, Carl M.; Lynch-Brown, Carol

• ISBN13: 9780205335930
• ISBN10: 0205335934
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

The sixth edition "Essentials of Children's Literature" offers a concise, straightforward presentation of children's literature that engages students and motivates them to share literature with children. Written with a comprehensive, "facts-only" approach, this lucid resource offers an abundance of examples to illustrate how to use children's literature in the classroom.

Table of Contents

Feature: Milestones	xiv
Preface	xv
PART ONE CHILDREN AND LITERATURE
Learning about Children and Their Literature	1	(20)
Definition of Children's Literature	2	(1)
Content	2	(1)
Quality	2	(1)
The Personal Value of Literature to Children	3	(2)
Enjoyment	3	(1)
Imagination and Inspiration	3	(1)
Vicarious Experience	4	(1)
Understanding and Empathy	4	(1)
Heritage	4	(1)
Moral Reasoning	4	(1)
Literary and Artistic Preferences	4	(1)
The Academic Value of Literature to Children	5	(3)
Reading	5	(1)
Writing	5	(2)
Content Area Subjects	7	(1)
Art Appreciation	7	(1)
Approaches to Studying and Interpreting Literature	8	(1)
Choosing Books for Children	9	(1)
Know the Child	9	(1)
Know the Books	9	(1)
Consider the Mode of Delivery	10	(1)
Reliable Sources for Book Titles	10	(2)
Literature for the Developing Child	12	(3)
Ages 0 to 2	12	(1)
Ages 2 to 4	12	(1)
Ages 4 to 7	13	(1)
Ages 7 to 9	14	(1)
Ages 9 to 12	14	(1)
Children's Reading Preferences	15	(1)
Children's Reading Interests	16	(2)
Trends in Children's Literature	18	(1)
References	19	(2)
Learning about Books	21	(16)
Elements of Fiction	22	(6)
Plot	22	(2)
Characters	24	(2)
Setting	26	(1)
Theme	26	(1)
Style	27	(1)
Visual Elements	28	(2)
Line	29	(1)
Color	29	(1)
Shape	29	(1)
Texture	30	(1)
Composition	30	(1)
Artistic Styles	30	(1)
Artistic Media	31	(1)
Book Format	32	(2)
Balance and Variety in Book Selections	34	(1)
Categories of Literature	35	(1)
References	36	(1)
PART TWO CATEGORIES OF LITERATURE
Poetry and Plays	37	(35)
Section One: Poetry	38	(1)
Definition and Description	38	(1)
Types of Poetry Books	38	(2)
Mother Goose and Nursery Rhyme Books	39	(1)
Nursery and Folk Songbooks	39	(1)
Anthologies of Poetry	39	(1)
Specialized Poetry Books	39	(1)
Single Illustrated Poems	40	(1)
Elements of Poetry	40	(2)
Evaluation and Selection of Poetry	42	(2)
Children's Poetry Preferences	43	(1)
Historical Overview of Poetry	44	(2)
Poetry Types and Forms	46	(4)
Poetry in the Classroom	50	(5)
Students' Listening to and Saying Poems	50	(3)
Students' Reading and Writing Poems	53	(2)
Section Two: Plays	55	(1)
Definition and Description	56	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Plays	57	(2)
Historical Overview of Plays	59	(1)
Types of Plays	60	(1)
References	61	(1)
Notable Poets and Playwrights	62	(1)
Recommended Poetry Books	63	(7)
Recommended Books of Plays	70	(2)
Picture Books	72	(25)
Definition and Description	73	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Picture Books	73	(2)
Historical Overview of Picture Books	75	(1)
Types of Picture Books	76	(5)
Baby Books	76	(2)
Interactive Books	78	(1)
Toy Books	78	(1)
Wordless Books	78	(1)
Alphabet Books	79	(1)
Counting Books	79	(1)
Concept Books	79	(1)
Pattern Books	80	(1)
Picture Storybooks	80	(1)
Easy-to-Read Books	80	(1)
Picture Books for Older Readers	80	(1)
Transitional Books	81	(1)
References	81	(1)
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Picture Books	82	(1)
Recommended Picture Books	83	(14)
Traditional Literature	97	(17)
Definition and Description	98	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Traditional Literature	98	(1)
Historical Overview of Traditional Literature	99	(3)
Types of Traditional Literature	102	(4)
Myths	103	(1)
Epics	103	(1)
Legends and Tall Tales	103	(1)
Folktales	104	(1)
Fables	105	(1)
Religious Stories	105	(1)
References	106	(1)
Notable Retellers and Illustrators of Traditional Literature	106	(1)
Recommended Traditional Literature	107	(7)
Modern Fantasy	114	(17)
Definition and Description	115	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Modern Fantasy	115	(1)
Historical Overview of Modern Fantasy	116	(2)
Types of Modern Fantasy	118	(6)
Modern Folktales	120	(1)
Animal Fantasy	120	(1)
Personified Toys and Objects	121	(1)
Unusual Characters and Strange Situations	121	(1)
Worlds of Little People	121	(1)
Supernatural Events and Mystery Fantasy	122	(1)
Historical Fantasy	122	(1)
Quest Stories	122	(1)
Science Fiction and Science Fantasy	123	(1)
References	124	(1)
Notable Authors of Modern Fantasy	124	(1)
Recommended Modern Fantasy Books	125	(6)
Realistic Fiction	131	(20)
Definition and Description	132	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Realistic Fiction	133	(2)
Historical Overview of Realistic Fiction	135	(3)
Types of Realistic Fiction	138	(3)
Families	138	(1)
Peers	138	(1)
Mental, Physical, and Behavioral Challenges	139	(1)
Cultural Diversity	139	(1)
Animals	140	(1)
Sports	140	(1)
Mysteries	140	(1)
Moral Choices	140	(1)
Romance and Sexuality	140	(1)
Rites of Passage	141	(1)
Adventure and Survival	141	(1)
References	141	(1)
Notable Authors of Realistic Fiction	141	(1)
Recommended Realistic Fiction Books	142	(9)
Historical Fiction	151	(17)
Definition and Description	152	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Historical Fiction	152	(2)
Early Books and Trends in Historical Fiction	154	(1)
Topics in Historical Fiction	155	(5)
Themes in Historical Fiction	157	(1)
Periods of History in Fiction	158	(2)
References	160	(1)
Notable Authors of Historical Fiction	160	(1)
Recommended Historical Fiction Books	161	(7)
Nonfiction: Biography and Informational Books	168	(21)
Definition and Description	169	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Nonfiction	170	(2)
Historical Overview of Nonfiction	172	(2)
Types of Biographies	174	(2)
Authentic Biography	174	(1)
Fictionalized Biography	175	(1)
Biographical Fiction	176	(1)
Topics of Informational Books	176	(2)
Biological Science	176	(1)
Physical Science	177	(1)
Social Science	177	(1)
Applied Science	177	(1)
Humanities	178	(1)
References	178	(1)
Notable Authors of Nonfiction	178	(1)
Recommended Nonfiction Books	179	(10)
Multicultural and International Literature	189	(37)
Section One: Multicultural Literature	190	(1)
Definition and Description	190	(1)
Values of Multicultural Literature for Children	190	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of Multicultural Literature	191	(2)
Historical Overview of Multicultural Literature	193	(2)
Types of Multicultural Literature	195	(4)
African-American Literature	195	(2)
Asian-American Literature	197	(1)
Latino-American Literature	198	(1)
Jewish-American Literature	198	(1)
Native-American Literature	199	(1)
Section Two: International Literature	199	(1)
Definition and Description	199	(1)
Values of International Literature for Children	200	(1)
Evaluation and Selection of International Literature	201	(2)
Historical Overview of International Literature	203	(2)
International Books by World Regions	205	(2)
References	207	(1)
Notable Authors and Illustrators of Multicultural Literature	207	(2)
Notable Authors, Illustrators, and Translators of International Literature	209	(1)
Recommended Multicultural Books	210	(8)
Recommended International Books	218	(8)
PART THREE LITERATURE IN THE SCHOOL
Planning the Literature Curriculum	226	(29)
The Literature Curriculum	227	(1)
Organizing the Literature Curriculum	227	(3)
Genre	227	(1)
Author or Illustrator	227	(1)
Literary Element and Device	228	(1)
Notable Book	229	(1)
Theme or Topic	229	(1)
Developing the Literature Curriculum	230	(7)
Designing a Classroom Environment	230	(1)
Building a Classroom Library Collection	231	(1)
Outlining a Year-Long Literature Curriculum	232	(3)
Fleshing Out the Units of Study	235	(2)
Literature in the Reading Program	237	(4)
Literature-Based Reading	238	(1)
Basal Reading Program Supplemented by Children's Literature	239	(2)
Evaluating the Literature Program	241	(5)
Observation and Assessment of Student Learning	241	(5)
Implementing a Schoolwide Curriculum in Literature	246	(4)
The Library Media Center	247	(1)
Book Clubs	247	(1)
Bookfairs and School Bookstores	248	(1)
Parent Involvement	248	(1)
Guest Authors and Illustrators	249	(1)
Local Public Library	249	(1)
First Amendment Rights of Children	250	(3)
Teaching the First Amendment	251	(2)
References	253	(2)
Developing Teaching Strategies	255	(26)
Experiencing Literature	256	(10)
Reading Aloud by Teachers	256	(4)
Silent Reading by Students	260	(1)
Booktalks	261	(1)
Storytelling	262	(1)
Shared Reading	263	(1)
Literature across the Curriculum	264	(1)
Bibliotherapy	265	(1)
Audiotapes, Videotapes, and CD-ROM Storybooks	266	(1)
Responding to Literature	266	(13)
Oral Response	267	(6)
Written Response	273	(2)
Graphic Arts Response	275	(4)
References	279	(2)
Appendix A Children's Book Awards	281	(38)
Appendix B Professional Resources	319	(12)
Appendix C Children's Magazines	331	(4)
Appendix D Short Story Collections	335	(4)
Appendix E Transitional Books	339	(2)
Credits and Acknowledgments	341	(2)
Index to Children's Books and Authors	343	(46)
Subject Index	389